Oracle Releases Java 27 and Strengthens Post-Quantum Cryptography Support
Oracle released Java 27, the latest version of the Java platform, delivering nine JDK Enhancement Proposals headlined by post-quantum hybrid key exchange for TLS 1.3 to counter harvest-now-decrypt-later threats. The release ships with aligned ecosystem updates: JavaFX 27 for rich client applications, Helidon 27 for lightweight microservices, and Oracle Jipher 20, a FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography module now included in the Java Verified Portfolio. JDK 28 early access previews Project Valhalla, while Project Leyden continues on startup and footprint improvements.
Key figures
- Jep count
- 9
- Tls version
- TLS 1.3
- Featured jeps
- ["JEP 527","JEP 538","JEP 536","JEP 537","JEP 533","JEP 532","JEP 531","JEP 534","JEP 523"]
- Fips standard
- FIPS 140-3
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